Mary Hoage

mary hoage

March 4, 1943 ~ September 21, 2024

Born in: New York, New York
Resided in: Hauppauge, New York

Mary was born, the oldest of three girls, on 3/4/43 to Josephine and Anthony Weis in New York City. She was raised in Cambria Heights, NY where she started school, eventually graduating from Fordham University with a teaching degree. She started teaching elementary school soon after graduation. Then, in the summer of 1966, she met Ron Hoage at a dance in New Hyde Park. They fell in love and were married 8/20/67. The following year, they bought a house in Smithtown where they raised their three children, Ron Jr., Sandy, & Dennis. Not long after, a coworker gave Ron a Truth book, and the two of them began studying together in 1970. Then on 6/10/73, they were both baptized as Jehovah’s Witnesses in Southampton, NY. After raising their family, Mary went back to work teaching in the Smithtown School District, where she eventually retired in 2020. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, cooking, and traveling with family and friends. Known for having a great sense of humor, her laugh was contagious, putting others at ease. Mary would frequently be seen reading, and instilled a love of reading in all three of her children. She loved playing games with family and friends, quick to call out a cheater in any game. Most of all, her family remembers her as being warm, kind, and patient, a wonderful wife, and simply the best mother and grandmother they could ever ask for.

Preceded in death by her sister Adele, and son, Ron Jr., she is survived by her husband Ron, daughter and son-in-law Sandy and Michael Scala, son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Susan Hoage, daughter-in-law Judy Hoage, grandchildren Mikayla and Austin Scala, sister Josephine Byrne, and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

 

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Visitation: September 28, 2024 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Branch Funeral Home of Commack
2115 Jericho Turnpike
Commack, NY 11725


Service: September 28, 2024 4:00 pm

Branch Funeral Home of Commack
2115 Jericho Turnpike
Commack, NY 11725


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  1. Brother Hoage
    You are all in my prayers, my Jehovah gives you strength and comfort to go through this difficult time of separation. May she rest in peace till the day we will all be joyful to see her again, this time in perfect health as Jehovah intended it to be. From Karine Moise and family

  2. Dear Ron I will always remember her smile and her warmth. She was funny and kind. She always made me feel welcomed. And her death by chocolate was my favorite dessert. I’m alway gonna remember the dinners and fish fries. I love you guys. Your friend Michelle Williams

  3. Hello my dear friend,
    We are so very sorry for the loss of our very dear and precious Mary. Our hearts are extremely heavy. We know this is weighing heavily on you and your family. Remember Jehovah is the God of the living. Our precious Mary lives in His memory. He yearns to be reunited with His precious friend, and to hear her prayers again. After a well deserved rest, Jehovah will soon awaken her. That day is not far off. We love you immensely Ron, and send lots of love to the entire family!

  4. Dear Ron and Family

    Sending our love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time. She truly was a special sister and will be missed much.

  5. Dear Ron: We have known each other for over sixty years. Lorraine and I are so sorry for your loss. Happy we got together to see you both when we were on our way to our granddaughters wedding. We will miss Mary and her smile and her contagious laugh. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers. Lorraine and John Milano

  6. To Ron and the family.
    With prayers and Love sent to you!
    Since a little girl,
    I have many fond memories of Mary.
    So grateful to have spent time with her in the past year.
    Looking ahead to better days.

  7. Dear Ron and family…
    I’m so sorry that Mary loast her battle! I’m praying that Jehovah gives you the comfort you need.
    Christian love, Phyllis Benaburger

  8. My deepest condolences to Mary ‘s family and friends! Mary was a good friend and coworker of mine at Smithown Elementary. Six years ago she was my co-teacher in kindergarten. She was a fantastic teacher who was always calm, patient and loving. She loved our students very much and they knew it. Mary and I learned to communicate a lot that year without speaking at all. Very often we raised our eyebrows, shook our heads, and laughed a lot. I treasured our friendship and I’m deeply saddened that she’s gone. RIP Mary! 🙏❤️🙏

  9. To : Bro Hoage and family ,
    Jehovah will continue to strengthen and comfort you during this challenging and difficult times. Mary will truly be missed . 💙

  10. Dear Ron
    words cannot Express the way i feel…I.really truly love Mary.🩷 I’ll l always treasure my memories with her.. And always greeted you with a smile. You guys are truly a blessing to me. May jehovahy with you always..

  11. Br Ron,
    My deepest sympathies and condolences to your immediate and extended family members. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Mary was well loved.
    Looking forward to the biggest family reunion ever!
    Sincerely,
    Dianne Rote~ 🙂

  12. Our deepest condolences, we pray that Jehovah continues to comfort and support you and your family during this difficult time. We cherish the many beautiful memories of Mary and are eagerly looking forward to the time that we can welcome back Mary with the same love, warmth, and joy that she displayed towards others. Until then, we keep close in mind the reassurance at John 16:22.
    With much love,

  13. Dear Ron my dearest condolences for the separation of your closest abd dearest friend Mary. We willl be with you awaiting the awakening of our dearest Sister. Always in our prayers Alfonso and Elizabeth White

  14. My family and I would like to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May Jehovah continue to comfort you and embrace you with his loving arms.

  15. Sending love and heartfelt condolences to the Hoage family. Keeping you ALL in our prayers.
    Much love,
    Paul and Stacey Anderson

  16. May feel Jehovah’s loving hands of comfort upon you during this challenging and difficult time.
    With Love and deepest Sympathy,
    The King Family.

  17. candleMary has been such an inspirational person in my life! Mary’s love, laughter, sense of humor, and willingness to help in any facet of life have made me cherish all the moments and memories we shared together! I love you!


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